Printers: IPP printing via MacOS

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  This print method based on the Internet Print Protocol (IPP) is recommended for Linux, Mac and Windows platforms. It gives you the same printing advantages as the UUBlack/UUColour.

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  You need to be connected to the UU network to follow this manual.

• Step 1

  • Go to the Xerox drivers download site: https://www.support.xerox.com/

  • Select your MacOS version, and download the driver “macOS Print and Scan Driver Installer”. Inside the DMG file, you’ll find the PKG driver.

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  Step 2

  • Install the printer driver for model Altalink 8055 (for example)
  • In the system Preferences, select “Printers and Scanners”
  • Unlock the window and press on the + icon to add the printer

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  Step 3

  Select “Advanced” or its icon. See the FAQ below if you don’t see it yet.

  Then enter the following information:

  • Type: Internet Printing Protocol (https)
  • URL: https://myprint.uu.nl/printers/IPPPrint/.printer
  • Name: IPPprint
  • Choose a driver, choose “Other” for a pkg file or select software, look for “Xerox Altalink C8055” with the most recent version and press “Add”.

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  Step 4

  Go to “Options and Supplies” and configure the “Options” settings. If you see only 2 or 3 trays, your driver may be corrupt. Install another copy of the driver.

  • • Paper Trays: 6 trays (High Capacity Feeder and Tandem Trays).
    • Job Storage Module: Not Installed.
    • Finisher: Office Finisher LX.
    • Press “OK” and lock the settings.

  

   

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  Step 5

  If you get the error “Hold for Authentication”, try another credential format in order to connect to the printer.

  • UU e-mail: X.Janssens@uu.nl
  • Long solis: Janssens101@soliscom.uu.nl
  • Short solis: soliscom\Janssens101

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  How can I add the “Advanced” item to the toolbar?

  In the area of the “Add Printer” toolbar, next to the other icons, press Control + right-click, select “Customize Toolbar”. Drag the “Advanced” icon to the toolbar “Add Printer”. Press “Done”.

  

  

  What can I do when I get the error “Hold for authentication”?

  Check your username and Solis-password in the Keychain and try connecting to the printer using another credential format, for example:

  • UU e-mail: X.X.Janssens@uu.nl
  • Long solis: Janssens101@soliscom.uu.nl
  • Short solis: soliscom\Janssens101

  I get the error "The printer is in use" when sending a job to the printer. How can I solve it?

  This error can be caused by a corrupt printer driver. Install the printer again, with another copy of the driver.

Last modified: 20/04/2023